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The Jiaoxi Laoye resort in Yilan County, Taiwan, has completed a major renovation, introducing a new accommodation concept: guests can first stay in a camper van at the 'Detian' camping area, then move to the main hotel building. The camper van sleeps up to five, includes a private toilet and shower, and features L:A Bruket toiletries. The campsite offers a 9-hole putting green, evening outdoor room service with hot pot, and a mobile bar. The renovated main building now houses the 'Chaliao Qingquan' tea lounge designed by Atelier Akira Ito, where guests who have stayed over 10 times can enjoy complimentary afternoon tea.

Mammoth Overland has unveiled the XLE travel trailer, marketed as a mobile shelter for extreme scenarios. The model features bulletproof glass, HEPA pressurization, 360-degree night vision, and a 37mm flare launcher. Price is approximately NT$4 million.

DPP candidate Ye Jiyuan proposes a legal RV camping zone near Huashanyan Temple in Changhua County to boost night economy and tourism, as day-trippers limit local spending.

In Changhua County, Taiwan, as the 300,000 lilies at Hushanyan Temple bloom for the ninth year, mayoral candidate Ye Jiyuan proposed establishing a legal overnight RV parking area. The initiative aims to encourage tourists to stay overnight and spend more, rather than just visiting during the day. In 2026, peak-season weekend visitor numbers exceeded 50,000.

Anker Innovations has introduced a portable fridge and a power station designed for RV and camper van use. The company also unveiled GaNPrime series chargers. The products target the growing vanlife and motorhome market.

A dentist in Taichung, Taiwan, owns two Mercedes-Benz Unimog vehicles converted into campers. Each unit is valued at approximately NT$40 million (about US$1.3 million).